SUPPLY CHAIN ARTICLES
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![Man working in vegetable garden-GettyImages-1327986655]( "Cultivating A Thriving mRNA Ecosystem: Key Initiatives & Future Directions")
Cultivating A Thriving mRNA Ecosystem: Key Initiatives & Future DirectionsOverall, I felt that the following initiatives/talking points were demonstrative of the types of creativity and symbiosis that we will need much more of in the near and long-term to foster a healthy and fruitful RNA ecosystem.
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![Leprechaun Man Dancing-GettyImages-538148163]( "ARW's ATMP Manufacturing Must-Reads (ST. PATRICK'S DAY EDITION!)")
ARW's ATMP Manufacturing Must-Reads (ST. PATRICK'S DAY EDITION!)Day-in and day-out, I write, read, listen to, and watch as much content as I can about CGT and RNA therapy manufacturing, in particular, and/or other ATMP industry-related topics that you should at least be aware of in the manufacturing facility. Once a month, I compile the articles and industry updates I think are most worthy of your time into an unconventional roundup article.
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![Key takeaways-GettyImages-1659816694]( "Plasmid Production: 3 Key Takeaways For mRNA Manufacturing")
Plasmid Production: 3 Key Takeaways For mRNA ManufacturingFollowing my latest Live panel on analytical and manufacturing technology innovations for mRNA production, I wanted to provide a few high-level takeaways I gleaned from our discussion on the overlooked darling of the mRNA space: The plasmid.
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![mirror, your true self-GettyImages-1264700812]( "\"Mirror, Mirror…\": Reflections On Reducing mRNA Production COGS")
"Mirror, Mirror…": Reflections On Reducing mRNA Production COGSHere, I outline three overarching words of wisdom I gleaned from Life Edit Therapeutics’ April Sena; Tune Therapeutics’ Tyler Goodwin; and University of Sheffield’s Adi on how the mRNA/RNA industry can better control production costs — particularly as it relates to raw material sourcing and usage.
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![GettyImages-1459917555-lab-research-development-gene-genetic]( "The mRNA Supply Chain Revolution: Materials, Methods, And Momentum")
The mRNA Supply Chain Revolution: Materials, Methods, And MomentummRNA innovation now hinges as much on manufacturing materials as on molecular design, with novel inputs shaping performance, cost, and scalability. As these less-mature materials move rapidly into production, strategic material selection and supplier alignment are becoming critical to manufacturing resilience and long-term success.
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![GettyImages-832049900]( "What Violin Making Can Teach Us About mRNA Therapeutic Quality")
What Violin Making Can Teach Us About mRNA Therapeutic QualityManaging the mRNA supply chain and working in mRNA process development may not look anything like the work a luthier does to hew an instrument from an ancient spruce tree. But violin craftmanship actually serves as a fantastic metaphor for the challenging work the mRNA therapeutics space is tackling in sourcing and qualifying raw materials and optimizing the critical IVT reaction.
SUPPLY CHAIN VIDEOS
We all know that plasmid quality is foundational in dictating the quality of the final mRNA drug substance. In this clip homing in on upstream process considerations, speakers Stu Sundseth (Tune Therapeutics), Marc Wolfgang (Sail Biomedicines), and Christian Dohmen (Ethris) outline some of the most important CQAs for plasmids and the impact they can have on the resulting quality of the mRNA drug substance for linear mRNA.
Three experts in cold chain management walk through the advantages of end-to-end platforms for bulk drug substance management.
In this Advancing RNA Live clip, Sail Biomedicines’ Marc Wolfgang gives us a brief primer on the main differences and challenges in developing an IVT reaction for circular RNA, as opposed to linear mRNA.
While the speed of production and flexibility of mRNA are appealing, several industry challenges must still be addressed to realize the full potential and further expand its use.
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![The-Future-Of-Genome-Editing-Therapeutics-GettyImages-1945563728]( "From Proof To Promise: The Future Of Genome Editing Therapeutics")
CRISPR's potential depends on more than biology. Learn how advances in delivery, safety, manufacturing, and regulation are enabling clinical translation at scale.
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![GettyImages-2193391345-cryopreservation]( "How Operational Efficiency Shapes Late-Phase Manufacturability")
Prioritize operational efficiency over early-stage flexibility to scale advanced therapies. Standardized workflows and qualified shipping lanes reduce variability for predictable late-phase success.
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![Cryoport]( "Why Risk Analysis And Lane Qualification Matter")
Risk analysis and lane qualification show supply chains perform consistently, meeting regulatory expectations by demonstrating control, reducing variability, and ensuring reliable delivery.
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![iStock-1087219198-lab-computer-cleanroom-research-development-production]( "GMP-Source® And Phase-Appropriate Use For Early-Stage Clinical Trials")
GMP-Source is a more robust, less rigid alternative to full cGMP production that mirrors nearly all of the oversight and quality standards of full cGMP production while relaxing certain commercial standards, helping companies overcome the hurdles that can stall early development.
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![GettyImages-1284041821 asian vaccine]( "Revolutionizing Patient-Centric Supply Chains To Improve Vaccine Access")
Transparent collaboration and innovation are essential to establishing an infrastructure that supports more agile business models and empowers widespread vaccine access.
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![DNA molecules 450x300]( "Chromatographic Purification Of Plasmid DNA")
Widespread application of pDNA in gene therapy is driving increased demand and as a response, plasmid manufacturing must become more efficient with improved productivity. Intensification of chromatographic steps can help address this demand and has led to an exploration of the use of convective media (monoliths, membranes, fibre based technologies).
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![Merck Building-shmear]( "Biopharma Supply, Reimagined: Regional, Resilient Manufacturing")
Persistent disruption is redefining biopharma supply chains. Explore how regional manufacturing, integrated risk management, and closer collaboration help build resilience and improve agility.
